Patient Participation Group

We have a very active Patient Group who support the Practice in various projects in-house and help to raise funds for equipment for the benefit of the patients. It is run by volunteers who give up a bit of their time to be the voice of the patients to the surgery.

Established over 20 years ago, they have supported the Practice purchasing nebulisers, a waiting room blood pressure monitor, waiting room display screen, an ECG machine and a Dermascope, as well as the chairs in the waiting room, to name but a few. The latest donation is a bluetooth spirometer for COPD patients.

We are always happy to welcome new members, so if you are interested in supporting your Practice by joining our group, please complete this application form and we will then register you to be included in our group. Your contact details will be kept safe.

Meetings are usually in the evenings at the Surgery every three months, and we try and alternate the weekdays to give everyone a chance to attend. The meeting duration is normally around 90 minutes, depending on agenda content.

PPG FAQ's

What is a PPG?

The Patient Participation Group allows patients to feedback constructive comments and suggestions for improvements to services provided by the practice. It is run by volunteers who give up a bit of their time to be the voice of the patients to the surgery and to put on activities such as the newsletter and the health talks.

What is the purpose of a PPG?

• Patients will have a better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff.
• This allows latest information to be given to patients regarding the practice and will inform what decisions can be influenced and what cannot.
• It will allow to present the patient’s perspective to the practice staff and help them gain an understanding.
• Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff.

What are the benefits for the patient?

• Patients will have a better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff.
• Patients are kept up to date with what is happening in their practice.
• Practice staff will learn more about what patients think and feel and gain greater understanding of their needs.
• Patients will benefit from improved communications between patients and staff

What are the benefits for the practice?

• GPs and their staff will be able to plan services jointly with patients in order to increase their effectiveness.
• They will be able to get help from patients in meeting targets and objectives.
• They will have a forum to voice concerns, ideas and suggestions to patients.
• They will get closer to the community for whom they care.